Dr. Ziyad Gunga | Bio Materials | Best Innovation Award

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Dr. Ziyad Gunga | Bio Materials | Best Innovation Award

Chef de Clinique at Cardiac Surgery Department | CHUV | Lausanne | Switzerland

Dr. Ziyad Gunga is a cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgeon based at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, serving as Chef de Clinique Adjoint with specialization in advanced cardiac surgery, structural heart interventions, minimally invasive techniques, transplantation, ECMO, and complex valve procedures. Trained at Sorbonne Université and currently affiliated with Université de Lille for interventional and structural cardiology, he has authored 22 peer-reviewed publications with 135 citations and an h-index of 6, and is internationally recognized for innovative approaches in bioprosthetic valve thrombosis and advanced cardiovascular surgical care.

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Channabasavaraj Wollur | Bio materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Channabasavaraj Wollur | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Cambridge Institute of Technology | KR Puram Bangalore | India

Dr. Channabasavaraj Wollur, Ph.D., M.E., B.E., is a distinguished researcher and academician specializing in Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore. His scholarly pursuits encompass advanced studies on the utilization of dredged and reservoir sediments for engineering applications, ground improvement techniques, environmental geomechanics, and soil stabilization using industrial and natural by-products. With extensive academic experience across premier institutions and international universities, Dr. Wollur has contributed significantly to multidisciplinary research integrating civil, environmental, and geotechnical sciences. His expertise spans experimental modeling, structural evaluation, and sustainable material development, focusing on transforming waste materials such as dredged sediments, fly ash, and foundry sand into viable construction resources. As an active researcher, he has published several Scopus-indexed and SCI papers in high-impact journals, addressing contemporary challenges in infrastructure sustainability, coastal soil behavior, thermal flux methods, and geopolymer concrete durability. A recognized innovator, he holds a national patent for “Dewatering of Dredged Sediments and Soils by Thermal Flux Method” and has led multiple funded projects supported by government bodies and industry partners, including initiatives on AI-based environmental monitoring, soil stabilization, hydrogen extraction from algae, and eco-friendly fire safety materials. As a technical advisor, editorial board member, and mentor, Dr. Wollur continually advances applied research bridging academia and industry, making substantial contributions toward sustainable civil engineering practices and innovative geotechnical solutions for modern infrastructure development.

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Gumaste, S. D., Iyer, K. R., Sharma, S., Channabasavaraj, W., & Singh, D. N. (2014). Simulation of fabric in sedimented clays. Applied Clay Science, 91, 117–126.

Channabasavaraj, W., & Visvanath, B. (2013). Influence of relative position of the tunnels: A numerical study on twin tunnels. Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Sowmya, H. N., Wollur, C., Shivashankara, G. P., & Ramaraju, H. K. (2024). Identifying source apportionment of atmospheric particulate matter and gaseous pollutants using receptor models: A case study of Bengaluru, India. Mausam, 75(1), 1–16.

Wollur, C., Shivananda, P., Harinath, S., & Kangda, M. Z. (2023). Measurement of heat flow through the sediments mass by thermal flux method. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 8(1), 27.

Manjularani, P., & Channabasavaraj, W. (2015). Augmenting the properties of black cotton soil using additives. International Journal of New Technology and Research, 1(3), 42–45.

Ying Zhu | Bio Materials | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Ying Zhu | Bio Materials | Best Paper Award

Lecturer at Central South University of Forestry and Technology | China

Dr. Ying Zhu is a dedicated Chinese researcher and lecturer at the Central South University of Forestry and Technology, specializing in Wood Science and Engineering with a strong academic background from Northeast Forestry University and a joint doctoral training experience at the University of Göttingen in Wood Technology and Wood-Based Composites. Her research focuses on the molecular-scale design, modification, and functionalization of biomass cellulose to develop sustainable and high-performance materials for advanced applications, including flexible lithium-ion battery separators and electronic skins. She has contributed extensively to the field through a series of influential publications that explore innovative bio-based material strategies and their applications. Her works include a general strategy for synthesizing biomacromolecular ionogel membranes via solvent-induced self-assembly published in Nature Synthesis, the development of a non-Newtonian fluidic cellulose-modified glass microfiber separator for flexible lithium-ion batteries presented in EcoMat, and the establishment of the time-temperature-moisture superposition principle of hydrophilic polymer amorphous cellulose discussed in Newton. Ying Zhu has also co-authored research on bio-inspired multiscale designs for strong and tough biological ionogels in Advanced Science, sustainable cellulose and its derivatives for biomedical applications in Progress in Materials Science, as well as studies on dynamic gels with reversible and tunable topological networks in Matter, and cellulose-based flexible functional materials for emerging intelligent electronics in Advanced Materials. Her contributions exemplify a commitment to advancing the sustainable transformation of biomass into multifunctional materials that bridge green chemistry, renewable resource utilization, and next-generation functional technologies.

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Cheng, W., Zhu, Y., Jiang, G., Cao, K., Zeng, S., Chen, W., Zhao, D., & Yu, H. (2023). Sustainable cellulose and its derivatives for promising biomedical applications. Progress in Materials Science, 138, Article 101152.

Chen, S., Jiang, G., Zhou, J., Wang, G., Zhu, Y., Cheng, W., Xu, G., Zhao, D., & Yu, H. (2023). Robust solvatochromic gels for self-defensive smart windows. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(—), Article 2214382.

Zhu, Y., Guo, Y., Cao, K., Zeng, S., Jiang, G., Liu, Y., Cheng, W., Bai, W., Weng, X., Chen, W., et al. (2023). A general strategy for synthesizing biomacromolecular ionogel membranes via solvent-induced self-assembly. Nature Synthesis, 2(—), Article e00315.

Cheng, W., Liu, Y., Tong, Z., Zhu, Y., Cao, K., Chen, W., Zhao, D., & Yu, H. (2023). Micro-interfacial polymerization of porous PEDOT for printable electronic devices. EcoMat, 5(—), Article e12288.

Jiang, G., Wang, G., Zhu, Y., Cheng, W., Cao, K., Xu, G., Zhao, D., & Yu, H. (2022). A scalable bacterial cellulose ionogel for multisensory electronic skin. Research, 2022, Article 9814767.

Munusamy Thirumavalavan | Bio materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Munusamy Thirumavalavan | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Saveetha Engineering College | India

Professor Munusamy Thirumavalavan is an accomplished academician and research scientist specializing in inorganic and materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental science. He currently serves as Professor of Chemistry at Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, Adjunct Faculty at the Science Education Centre, National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan, and Scientific Editor, Proofreader, and Consultant at the Foreign Language Centre, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. With over fifteen years of extensive research and editorial experience, he has contributed significantly to chemical engineering, coordination chemistry, catalysis, water research, and nanobiotechnology. His scholarly work spans across interdisciplinary domains such as polymer materials, adsorption, photocatalysis, nanobiocatalysts, and environmental pollution control. A dedicated researcher, he has published more than sixty-four peer-reviewed journal papers, authored book chapters, and presented his findings at numerous international conferences. His research contributions include the synthesis and characterization of macrobicyclic metal complexes, development of nanomaterials for biotechnological and pharmaceutical applications, photophysical behavior of transition metal complexes, and design of nanocomposites for pollutant remediation and enzyme immobilization. As a recognized Ph.D. supervisor under Anna University, his mentorship fosters innovation and leadership among young researchers. Professor Thirumavalavan’s professional honors include editorial board memberships in reputed journals, multiple international fellowships, and global recognitions for his scientific excellence. His current focus integrates chemistry, biotechnology, and nanoscience to develop sustainable nanobiotechnological solutions for environmental and industrial advancement, reflecting his vision to merge scientific creativity with societal benefit.

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Thirumavalavan, M., Lai, Y. L., Lin, L. C., & Lee, J. F. (2010). Cellulose-based native and surface modified fruit peels for the adsorption of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution: Langmuir adsorption isotherms. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 55(3), 1186–1192.

Thirumavalavan, M., Lai, Y. L., & Lee, J. F. (2011). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic analysis of fruit peels before and after the adsorption of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 56(5), 2249–2255.

Thirumavalavan, M., Akilan, P., Kandaswamy, M., Chinnakali, K., Kumar, G. S., & others. (2003). Synthesis of lateral macrobicyclic compartmental ligands: Structural, magnetic, electrochemical, and catalytic studies of mono- and binuclear copper(II) complexes. Inorganic Chemistry, 42(10), 3308–3317. http

Malini, M., Thirumavalavan, M., Yang, W. Y., Lee, J. F., & Annadurai, G. (2015). A versatile chitosan/ZnO nanocomposite with enhanced antimicrobial properties. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 80, 121–129.

Thirumavalavan, M., Huang, K. L., & Lee, J. F. (2013). Preparation and morphology studies of nano zinc oxide obtained using native and modified chitosans. Materials, 6(9), 4198–4212.